BROILED CORNISH HENS
2 to 4 servings
Position an oven rack 8 inches below the broiler. Preheat the broiler.
Spatchcock or split:
- Two 1 ½- to 1 ¾-pound Cornish hens
Brush the skin with:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
Rub on both sides with:
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Place the hens skin side down on a rack set over a large baking sheet. Broil until starting to brown, 10 to 13 minutes. Turn the hens skin side up and broil until browned, 8 to 10 minutes more. Let rest, tented with foil, for 10 minutes before serving.